ECHL: Reading Royals Sign Brandon Saigeon

The Former fifth round pick of the Colorado Avalanche in 2018 is entering his sixth season in the ECHL. He’s spent time with the Utah Grizzlies, Wheeling Nailers, Kalamazoo Wings, Wichita Thunder, Indy Fuel, and Savannah Ghost Pirates. In 249 ECHL games, he’s put up 31 goals and 72 assists for 103 points.

“Brandon is an experienced player in our league,” stated Anthony Peters, Head Coach & General Manager. “We are happy to bring him into the Royals family. He is a versatile player who will have the opportunity to prove himself in different situations. We look forward to watching him come in and compete.”
Head Coach Anthony Peters on the signing of Saiegon (via Reading Royals Press Release)

OHL Career

Prior to going pro, the Grimsby, Ontario, native spent five seasons in the OHL. He began his OHL career with the Belleville Bulls during the 2014-15 season where he put up eight goals and 18 assists for 26 points in 62 games, and would play in four games during the 2015 OHL Playoffs. Saiegon would spent the following three season with the Hamilton Bulldogs, where he put up 85 goals and 115 assists for 200 points in 218 games. He would add 18 goals and eight assists for 26 points in 28 playoff games with the Bulldogs. Saiegon finished his OHL career with the Oshawa Generals where he had 12 goals and 17 assists for 29 points. He would add six goals and 10 assists for 16 points in 15 playoff games with the Generals.